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Grain elevators that dotted the landscape as prairie sentinels throughout the 20th century have dwindled in number to the point that those remaining have become focal points for tourists and photographers. In some cases, the once ubiquitous buildings fell to fire or just the ravages of time.  

Humboldt/Lanigan RCMP needs your help in tracking down those responsible for destroying home property. 

On Friday July 15, Humboldt RCMP received a complaint that a mischief had occurred on July 12, 2024, between 11:30 PM and 7:00 AM, where a suspect(s) caused damage to plants and vegetables at a residence on Downing Drive in Lanigan.  

The Humboldt Hammerheads season ended last weekend in Swift Current with provincials. 

It was another successful swim meet for the Hammerheads even with the hot weather and shallow pool which meant diving blocks couldn’t be used by the swimmers.  

26 individual event medals were awarded to Hammerheads along with 22 relay teams with Hammerhead swimmers also topped the podium.  

It will be a trip to the past to experience what life use to be like with the Heritage Skills Revival Day at the Humboldt and District Museum. 

The event is a chance to witness some individuals within the community who are keeping heritage skills alive and well.

Last night, Chris Beaudry was named the Saskatchewan Party's candidate in the Kelvington-Wadena riding for the upcoming provincial election. 

He defeated one other candidate in a contested nomination. 

With work done by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) and SaskTel, Saskatchewan will be the first province to transition all primary 9-1-1 communication centers to the Next Generation 9-1-1 or the NG9-1-1.  The move makes Saskatchewan in compliance with the new federal mandate.

The Saskatchewan Government announced on Tuesday that cell phones will not be permitted inside of K-12 classrooms for the 2024-25 school year.  

“Technology has its place, but too often, cell phones are taking students’ attention away from what they should be learning,” Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill said in a release. “This new policy will allow students to be more engaged with their teachers and focused on learning the skills and knowledge they need to reach their potential.” 

Watrous RCMP is asking the public’s assistance in locating a missing individual.  

On Thursday, August 1, Watrous RCMP received a request to perform a wellness check for 60-year-old Richard Thordarson of Young. RCMP Officers were unable to locate him after completing checks at multiple locations. Thordarson has not been since Friday, July 26 and is considered missing.  

Indian Head RCMP and Saskatchewan Highway Patrol were instrumental in seizing a sizeable quantity of illegal cannabis by initiating a traffic stop on the #1 Highway.  

An RCMP release outlines that on July 29, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Indian Head RCMP received a request to assist Saskatchewan Highway Patrol with a roadside traffic stop. 

Throughout the first quarter of 2024-25, Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) distributed $1.16 million in charitable gaming grants that benefitted 750 different groups and organizations throughout the province in the first quarter of 2024-25.